T.F. O’Brien Cooling & Heating recently received the 2013 President’s Award from Carrier for their quality, leadership and excellence in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. Dealerships were honored at a ceremony held in Las Vegas on March 22. One of Carrier’s highest honors for its dealers, the…

Ceiling fans produce a wind chill effect that wicks moisture and body heat away from your skin. They don’t actually lower the temperature of a room, but you still feel several degrees cooler. Thanks to this wind chill factor, a ceiling fan can make it possible to raise your thermostat…

The quality of your indoor air depends on an efficient method of air filtration. Air filters are designed to remove irritating allergens from your indoor air and allow your family to breathe in relative comfort. The problem is that most of your typical air filters just are not capable of…

Dryer Fire Fact Sheet Statistics and Implications •      Dryer exhaust fires now surpass creosote (chimney) fires in frequency on a national level. In 1998, the most recent statistics available, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that over 15,600 dryer fires occurred killing 20 people, injuring 370 more and…

A whole house humidifier can help make the air inside your home more comfortable, especially during times of the year when outdoor air is dry. In the Long Island area, winters are especially tough on your home comfort, as cold temperatures often carry with them levels of humidity well below what’s needed to keep you from feeling dry and uncomfortable.